Arts center presents 'Curious Savage'

John Patrick's comedy "The Curious Savage" will open 8 p.m. Fri., May 16 at the High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark.

The play will run through June 15. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays.

This is the tale of Mrs. Ethel Savage, a slightly eccentric and wealthy widow. As the recipient of her deceased husband's estate, she sets out to make the best use of her wealth, despite her greedy stepchildren's attempts to get it. They commit her to a sanitarium in the hopes of shocking her to her senses. There she meets a variety of social misfits, all needing the kind of help Mrs. Savage can provide.

The show is directed by Paul Millet. The cast includes Helene Benjamin, David Burr, Ghislaine Sopher-Phillips, W. David Wright, Sharon Gibson, Erin Hollander, George Kralemann, Larry Shilkoff, Lois Lorback, Leslie Channon, and Chris Raiskup.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, and $8 for children 12 and under. Group discounts are available.

For more information or tickets, call the box office at (805) 529-8700.